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UWM professor taps into AI to redefine how business students solve problems

By Alex OrlandoSeptember 16, 2026
Dijo Alexander smiles while posing for a portrait at the Connected Systems Institute

Dijo Alexander built a thriving career as a technology executive. At UWM, he teaches business students how to leverage AI to tackle a range of problems.

UWM alum monitors the pulse of Lake Michigan

By Tree MeinchSeptember 16, 2026
Lead buoy technician Jessie Grow smiles while standing at the front of the research vessel Neeskay.

As UWM’s lead buoy technician, Jessie Grow combines her expertise with cutting-edge tech to collect vital data on Lake Michigan.

Designing Milwaukee: Architect and UWM alum creates places that inspire and connect

By James CarltonSeptember 15, 2026
Matt Rinka poses in the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee.

Award-winning architect and UWM alum Matt Rinka has designed some of Milwaukee’s most iconic and recognizable buildings.

Building community: UWM faculty member is shaping the future of real estate

By James Carlton September 15, 2026
Chad Venne, center, flanked by Daniel Kojis, left, Sofia Zervos Yusuf Raji, and Audrey Schueppert, right, pose on a roof with the Milwaukee skyline as the backdrop

As director of UWM’s real estate program, Chad Venne connects students with local employers and shares real-world wisdom.

UWM architecture student creates healthier homes around Milwaukee

By Rachel Maidl September 14, 2026
UWM architecture master's student Jara McLarren poses for a portrait in front of a house she is remodeling.

Jara McLarren designs homes to improve the health of residents. As an architecture grad student at UWM, she’s exploring new ways to harness her passion.

UWM engineering student brings metal casting to the masses

By Anna Funk July 28, 2026Science & TechnologyEngineering
Swaroop Behera, a doctoral student in materials science, pours molten tin into a mold.

UWM doctoral student Swaroop Behera created a portable metal casting kit to get people excited about engineering.

UWM neuroscience professor works to combat memory loss and dementia

By Alex OrlandoJuly 17, 2026Health
Neuroscience professor Karyn Frick examines a model of the human brain with students Sarah Beamish and Aaron Fleischer.

Karyn Frick studies how estrogens regulate our memories and brain function. The work could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.

UWM alum brings a community-centered approach to his role as Milwaukee police chief

By James Carlton July 10, 2026
UWM alum and Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman smiles confidently while posing for a portrait in his office

Jeffrey Norman is committed to his community as chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. As a UWM alum, he helps mentor future generations of leaders.

UWM-affiliated researcher transforms data into better health outcomes

By Anna FunkJuly 10, 2026
Kaija Zusevics smiles while posing for a portrait.

As a researcher for the the Center for Urban Population Health, Kaija Zusevics collects data that helps hospitals improve community health across Milwaukee.

UWM grad student works to improve the future of energy systems

By Tree Meinch July 9, 2026
Kayla Knutdson, an electrical engineering grad student, works with an electronic test instrument.

Kayla Knudtson is using her problem-solving skills and passion for electrical engineering to spark meaningful change in renewable energy.

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